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ADJUSTMENTS
ALIGNING SPREADER WITH THE BLADE
See Figures 38 - 39.
WARNING:
Failure to turn the table saw off, remove the switch key,
and unplug the saw before servicing or working on it could
result in accidental starting causing possible serious
injury.
WARNING:
It is important to install and adjust the spreader correctly.
Poor alignment could cause kickback and throw the
workpiece at the operator.
The spreader must be aligned with and centered over the
blade.
Raise the blade and the blade guard.
Place a framing square or straight edge beside the
blade on the left.
See Figure 38.
Loosen nut on the spreader with an adjustable wrench.
WARNING:
Do not loosen the screws holding the spreader to the
blade guard bracket. Unsecured pawls or spreader could
cause personal injury while you are adjusting the spreader.
Center the spreader over the blade.
See Figure 39.
Securely tighten nut.
Fig. 39
Fig. 38
SPREADER
FRAMING SQUARE
PAWLS
BLADE
FRAMING SQUARE
VIEWED FROM TOP OF SAW WITH SPREADER SHOWN
CENTERED OVER BLADE
BLADE
SPREADER